Mechanical Sustaining Engineer with Lean & CAD/PDM

Wabtec Corporation; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking an engineer to own product lines, drive improvements, and release engineering drawings and BOMs. You will coordinate prototype builds, manage schedules, and liaise with vendors to keep projects on track.

The role demands 3+ years in engineering/manufacturing, SolidWorks and PDM/Windchill expertise, GD&T and DFM/DFM knowledge, and a passion for high-performance railroad and industrial components. This position is on site in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• 3+ years’ experience in engineering and manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years’ experience in solid modeling (SolidWorks) and Product Data Management (SolidWorks PDM or Windchill).
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerancing analyses, materials and manufacturing processes, and DFM/DFM principles.
• Background in lean/continuous improvement environments.
• Passion for high-performance engineered products.
• Experience in rail, transit, braking systems, or industrial components (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of product lines, driving improvements in performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate Engineering Drawing Release Notices: complete and communicate Engineering drawing/BOM releases.
• Data entry: manage business system changes to support company requirements.
• Support new product development, sustaining efforts, and project management: coordinate prototype builds, quotes, timelines, and vendor coordination.
• Continuously seek improvements in performance, cost, and reliability and implement design improvements.
• Transform concepts into robust engineering solutions using SolidWorks and 2D drafting tools.
• Ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Design and execute engineering validation tests for performance, durability, and compliance.
• Analyze test data and implement design improvements.
• Research and select qualified suppliers to support innovation and product needs.
• Incorporate customer and operational feedback into product enhancements.
• Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste and improve design-to-production flow.
• Clearly communicate design intent, risks, and progress to stakeholders.

Skills

SolidWorks

Oracle ERP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Windchill

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking an engineer to own product lines, drive improvements, and release engineering drawings and BOMs. You will coordinate prototype builds, manage schedules, and liaise with vendors to keep projects on track.

The role demands 3+ years in engineering/manufacturing, SolidWorks and PDM/Windchill expertise, GD&T and DFM/DFM knowledge, and a passion for high-performance railroad and industrial components. This position is on site in the United States.